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Showing posts with label Childcare. Show all posts
November 21, 2024
November 20, 2024
Bicester: tower treasures baby and toddler group - every Thursday during termtime
Baby and toddler drop-in group ages 0-4. Play, enjoy refreshments, stories, songs and a chat! The Parish Room, St Michael at the North Gate, termtime Thursdays 10-11.45am.
Click HERE for more information.
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Surrey: childcare provision and funding - Surrey Additional Needs and Disabilities
Childcare providers have a legal duty to offer extra support to meet the needs of a child with a disability under the Equality Act 2010. This might include installing a ramp to allow wheelchair access to their premises, or training staff to use special equipment.
They will also be able to apply to Surrey County Council to access additional support and funding to help pay for extra staff, training or resources that have been identified as necessary to allow your child to attend their setting. More information is available on the Surrey website below.
Click HERE for more information.
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November 19, 2024
Army Families Federation (AFF) – childcare survey
AFF want to know about your experience of early years childcare.
“We want to understand how issues such as availability and cost affect your family, and how your experience varies by location, so we've launched a short survey that runs until 6 December".
Army Families' Experiences of 0-5 Childcare Survey
Surrey: working in early years and childcare
A job in early years and childcare is unique and rewarding. You get to be part of a child's early education and help to shape their future, and there are lots of roles to suit everyone.
Work in a nursery
Work in a pre-school or nursery school
Work as a childminder
Work in before and after school clubs
Click HERE for more information
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London: Home Start London
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All parents struggle at one time or another and Home-Start is ready to support London families through their toughest times.
Home-Start trains and supports volunteers to work alongside parents in their own home giving compassionate and confidential support, tailored to each family. Home-Start London is a consortium of 12 local Home-Starts operating across 24 London boroughs.
Click HERE for more information.
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The Vale of Glamorgan: Update on the Winter Issue of The Index
The Winter Issue of The Index newsletter is due out in February 2025
If you would like to promote your service, group, activity, or would like to find out more about a service, please send information to Theindex@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk by the 13th December at the latest.
Or phone 0800 5871 014
Many Thanks
Index Officer & FIS Team
Click here if you missed the Summer Newsletter
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November 18, 2024
Get ready for a Wraparound Childcare (WAC) expansion to some overseas locations - coming spring term 2025
Are you assigned to a location within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision? WAC Overseas will be available to eligible families in these areas from 6 January 2025.
What is Wraparound Childcare funding?
The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time, to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if receiving Government disability allowances) who are in full time education in school or being home educated. Over 7,000 Service children's before and after school childcare is currently being funded by WAC.
Temporary registration and claims process for WAC Overseas.
A temporary process will be in place from January until at least April 2025. Due to the migration of JPA to the Cloud it is not possible for WAC Overseas registrations and claims to be added to the WAC area of JPA straight away. The temporary process has been put in place to enable eligible families to claim WAC Overseas funding while this migration work takes place. Once JPA migration to the Cloud is complete, there will be a requirement to re-register to continue to submit claims, via JPA in the future. Further guidance documents will be available on the Defence Childcare Information Page on DefNet and Defence Connect in January.
What is Wraparound Childcare funding?
The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time, to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if receiving Government disability allowances) who are in full time education in school or being home educated. Over 7,000 Service children's before and after school childcare is currently being funded by WAC.
Temporary registration and claims process for WAC Overseas.
A temporary process will be in place from January until at least April 2025. Due to the migration of JPA to the Cloud it is not possible for WAC Overseas registrations and claims to be added to the WAC area of JPA straight away. The temporary process has been put in place to enable eligible families to claim WAC Overseas funding while this migration work takes place. Once JPA migration to the Cloud is complete, there will be a requirement to re-register to continue to submit claims, via JPA in the future. Further guidance documents will be available on the Defence Childcare Information Page on DefNet and Defence Connect in January.
Scotland: Enquire, the Scottish Advice Service for additional support for learning 'Moving to Scotland Guide'
Enquire have explained the key information you need if your family is moving to Scotland. This includes how education and support work in Scotland, and what you can do to help get everything arranged for your child’s move.
November 14, 2024
Aldershot: Little saints toddler group - every Monday in term time
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November 6, 2024
Leuchars: Bright Horizons Day Care Centre currently have places available for children aged between 6 months and 5 years.
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Our daily rate of £52.00 for a full day and £28.00 for a half day ensures we provide an affordable wrap around childcare option for you and your family.
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October 29, 2024
Vale of Glamorgan: The Childcare Offer
This includes children with:
- additional learning needs
- disabilities
- health needs
- apply as normal and wait for a decision
- once your application is approved, contact us
www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk/childcareoffer
03000 628628
childcareoffer@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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October 28, 2024
Monmouthshire: Survey on Play Opportunities in Monmouthshire
We want to hear your views on the Play opportunities in Monmouthshire! This survey feeds into an assessment we’ll submit to the Welsh Government in June 2025.
It looks at all areas within the local authority who’s work should be mindful of children’s rights to play in all their decision making and policies. It also assesses how space, time and opportunities are accessible for children throughout the authority.
We’d appreciate your input! – Click here to read more and take the survey
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October 21, 2024
Wales: Childcare Offer for Wales
Are you the parent or carer of a pre-school child aged 3-4? Are you working or studying, and looking for help with your childcare costs?
If you are you may be eligible for the Childcare Offer, which provides eligible parents with up to 30 hours of funded early education and childcare per week.
Parents in receipt of certain benefits such as carers allowance, or those relating to incapacity for work may also be eligible*
Additional funding may also be available for children who require additional support to access their childcare setting**
For more information please contact the team on 03000 628628 or email childcareoffer@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
*terms and conditions apply
**subject to referral and eligibility assessment
Childcare Offer Information
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October 15, 2024
Aldershot: Garrison Community Hub Military Families Stay and Play Every Mondy 1-4:30pm
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Grantham: Belton Lane and Swingbridge Children's Centre Timetables
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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Over £380K awarded to enhance Early Years provision for Service families
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) have awarded funding worth over £380,000 to a further 12 fantastic projects supporting Service children in the latest round of the Early Years programme!
These projects are set to help enhance early childhood education and childcare to better support the unique needs and challenges of young children from Armed Forces families.
Dedicated resources for Service children across the UK
Part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund, the Early Years programme supports initiatives that help Armed Forces families access good quality early childhood education and childcare provision. This will enhance capacity, allowing more Service children to enrol, create improved learning environments, and offer suitable training for staff development to address the unique challenges faced by Service children.
September 17, 2024
Hampshire: Home Start Hampshire in Rushmoor & Hart
At Home-Start Hampshire we run a range of family groups which are by referral only, third party or self-referral. The groups are supported by trained and experienced volunteers who will ensure you and your little one(s) are welcomed, feel safe and have a positive experience.
All of our groups provide a safe non-judgmental environment where families can make the first steps to regular social interaction and peer support.
To refer a family to one of our groups, or make a self-referral please complete and return a referral form, which can be found HERE
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Surrey: funded childcare in Surrey
From April 2024, funded early education will be expanding. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support.
The new entitlements will be introduced in phases:
- From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2 year olds can access 15 hours funded early education and childcare (over 38 weeks a year) from the term after their child's 2nd birthday
- From September 2024, eligible working parents of children aged 9 months up to 3 year olds can access 15 hours funded early education and childcare (over 38 weeks a year) from the term following their child turning 9 months
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